Copyright The CPLD Quality Mark Partnership 2010 The premier national educational Quality Mark to configure outstanding Continuous Professional Learning

Copyright The CPLD Quality Mark Partnership 2010

The premier national educational Quality Mark to

configure outstanding Continuous Professional

Learning and Development in your school


The CPLD Quality Mark is dedicated to schools and school improvement

It is the only national externally assessed Quality Mark for school CPLD which is accredited at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels thus providing a tiered entry level and challenging progression route.


The CPLD Quality Mark Framework has been developed by education specialists with expertise in CPLD, and in consultation with schools.

The Framework embraces and includes recommendations from Lead Bodies such as the TDA, Ofsted and the National College, incorporates best practice from schools, is informed by research and international benchmarks such as TALIS and is very practical in terms of implementation.


What does The CPLD Quality Mark offer you?•It provides objective external verification that CPLD practice in your school is valued, effective and fully inclusive

• It provides an Audit framework which is diagnostic, formative and summative

• It provides evidence for local and national quality assurance and inspection bodies that your investment in CPLD is improving the quality of provision and outcomes for young people

• It signifies your core purpose as a learning organisation

• It provides external recognition of what you do well

• It enables you to benchmark your practice and promotes ambition by offering a tiered self-audit and accreditation framework at Bronze, Silver and Gold


Careful analysis of The CPLD Quality Mark reveals that:

• The Bronze Tier corresponds to Investors in People Core Standard and Ofsted’s CPD judgement of ‘Good’

• The Silver Tier corresponds to Ofsted’s CPD judgement of ‘Outstanding’

• The Gold Tier corresponds to exceptional practice

Benchmarked


The CPLD Quality Mark consists of a Framework of 9 Objectives which are:

• School Improvement Strategy• CPLD Strategy• Leadership and Management CPLD• Leading and Managing Teams for Performance Improvement• Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice• Professional Progression and Capacity Building• CPLD delivery and Partnerships• Monitoring and Self-Evaluation• Continuous Improvement in CPLD Policy and Practice

The Structure


The Structure

•Each Objective is made up of a number of Elements, and each Element has a number of Evidence Requirements

•The Framework is presented in three Tiers – Bronze, Silver and Gold and the same 9 Objectives run through each Tier

•The three Tiers offer increasing challenge in terms of CPLD practice and the evidence requirements for accreditation


The Process

Audit Tool

1

Register online

Select Tier + Action

Plan

Development Actions

Assessment +

Accreditation

Select Tier + Action

Plan

Development Actions


Audit, Tier Selection, Action Planning and Development

• We recommend a small representative group steers this process

• Select the most appropriate Tier – the Guidance Notes provided will help you make the correct decision

• Create an Action Plan to make good any shortfalls

• Implement the Action Plan and update your Audit Tool document as you go along

• Make the decision to apply for assessment


Assessment Process

• Schools submit their Audit Tool and Assessment and Accreditation tables at the selected tier• These are checked by the Internal Verifier and copied to the Assessor for initial assessment• Assessor is appointed, visit date agreed and planned• Assessment triangulates the school’s Audit Tool with documentation sampling and staff interviews• Assessor writes a report and makes a recommendation which is sent to the Internal Verifier• Internal Verifier makes recommendation to the Awarding Body• School Informed of Awarding Body’s decision


Accreditation and Certification

• Accreditation lasts 3 years from the certification date

• A Certificate is provided by the Awarding Body along with an electronic version of the logo for letterhead/brochure use

• Schools will be reminded when their next assessment is due to continue with their accreditation


Support Provided

• Comprehensive Guidance Notes

• Email support from an advisor

• Advisor Visits (Optional extra - tailored to your needs)


Investment

•Registration and Framework cost – according to the size of your school - Staged payment 1

•Assessment and Certification costs – according to size of school and lever: Bronze, Silver or Gold - Staged payment 2

•Optional Support costs e.g. adviser visit (s)


Next Steps

To receive a registration pack, including details of costs please visit:

www.thecpldqualitymark.org.uk

Or call:

0845 8387298

Documents

Copyright The CPLD Quality Mark Partnership 2010 The premier national educational Quality Mark to configure outstanding Continuous Professional Learning